Sr. Sourcing Manager

**Location**: Castets, Bordeaux or Dax, position on an open-ended contract

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develop end to end sourcing strategies for an Alliances portfolio of 40 million CHF by working closely with Alliances Technical and Product Management & Strategy teams
- Work closely with internal business partners (S&OP) to identify critical sourcing needs and fulfill them efficiently
- Manage supplier(s) - improve key suppliers metrics and elevate relationships with current suppliers while continuing to identify potential suppliers
- Negotiate and formalize legal contracts with suppliers
- Own the Budget and Forward Looking Costs processes for managed sub-categories
- Develops strong understanding of the market and monitors competitive factors
- Act as lead for development and implementation of key sourcing projects
- Build strong relationship with internal stakeholders and be part of Transversal projects management

**We value**:
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- Master's degree in Business School, Purchasing, Finance; Master's degree in chemistry or industrial engineering is a plus
- More than 10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement (or technical / commercial) of chemicals, especially on fine chemicals/chemical ingredients/Aroma chemicals/Intermediates.
- Complex multicultural environment understanding and ability to work effectively and successfully in countries and cultures with significantly different (business) customs and rules as compared to the home country
- Demonstrate ability to lead in teams, experienced in project management in a fast paced and challenging environment
- Analytical, strategic, quantitative and problem-solving skills
- Fluent French and English
- Demonstrate winning behaviors: Growth Mindset, Proactivity, Absolute Customer Focus, Data driven, Impact Obsessed
- Extremely good communication & influencing skills, Strong at internal and external stakeholder management.

**We offer**:

- Integration into an environment in which employees are valued, motivated and encouraged to reach their full potential
- local, global and intercultural environment
- A long-term career opportunity
- An enriching and supportive work environment

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About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.